Boy nameCurrently #2,369 in the USFalling
Cael
1 syllablePeak year: 20114 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cael's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cael's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cael |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 176 |
| 2004 | 175 |
| 2005 | 215 |
| 2006 | 206 |
| 2007 | 222 |
| 2008 | 263 |
| 2009 | 270 |
| 2010 | 257 |
| 2011 | 272 |
| 2012 | 212 |
| 2013 | 182 |
| 2014 | 173 |
| 2015 | 145 |
| 2016 | 92 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 57 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 59 |
Cael through the decades
- Cael peaked in 2011, when 272 babies were named Cael in the US.
- The 2000s were Cael's strongest decade, averaging 184 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cael has fallen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cael currently ranks #2,369 in the US and is cooling off.